Specifications (EP91 Glanza V)

Engine: 4E-FTE 1331 cc 16 Valve Twin-Cam 4 cylinder Turbo-Charged/Intercooled

Power: 133bhp@6400rpm (100kW)

Torque: 116 ft-lbs@4800rpm (157nM)

Length: 3790mm

Width: 1625mm

Height: 1400mm

Wheelbase: 2300mm

Track (F): 1400mm

Track (R): 1395mm

Available Colours:

Glanza (EP91) GT (EP82)

Model History

The Toyota Starlet has been produced in various guises, but ultimately, the reasoning remained the same throughout its production. To produce a lightweight, turbo-charged vehicle that could satisfy the ever increasing ‘hot-hatch’ market. The turbo-charged Starlet range has seen 3 different body styles, and 7 overall revisions. The following information details the changes, starting with the most recent:

Glanza V EP91 (1998 -1999)

This version uses the 4E-FTE 1331cc engine, producing 133bhp @ 6400rpm. The car features a full bodykit, comprising of a front spoiler with integrated driving lamps, sideskirts, and a wrap-around rear spoiler. A revision in 1998 included a re-styled front bumper, clear front indicators, revised rear light clusters and a more up-to-date interior. Inside, the impressive specification includes a Drivers Airbag, ABS, Power Steering, Manual Climate Control & Air Conditioning, Electrically adjustable and retractable Door Mirrors, Power Windows and Central Door Locking. Some cars have a different heating/air conditioning layout on the dashboard (either a manual dial or electronic push buttons). White dials and a progressive turbo gauge (a series of lights indicate the stage of the turbos boost) complete the sporty theme. A ‘dual-mode’ turbo setting via a button on the dashboard allows the driver to switch between 2 factory preset boost levels, offering 115bhp on low boost and 133bhp on high setting. A limited, lightweight edition is also available, which foregoes some ‘creature comforts’ such as ABS, Electric Windows etc. The car is available with automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual. Due to its ability to keep up with cars from a higher class, the Japanese nicknamed the Glanza, ‘The Flyer’.

Glanza V EP91 (1995 -1997)

Introduced in February 1995, this version again uses the same 4E-FTE engine, again producing 133bhp @ 6400rpm. Specification is the same as the above model, but features a less aggressive front bumper, different rear light clusters and a different interior. Features the ‘dual-mode’ turbo setting, and is available with automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual.

Glanza S EP91 (1995 -1999)

The Glanza S is basically a non-turbo version of the above vehicle. Exterior wise, the bodywork is identical to the Glanza V, with the 1998-1999 models benefiting from the face-lifted bumpers, clear front indicators, rear light clusters and revised interior, and the 1996-1997 versions receiving the less aggressive bumpers. The S version does not have the air intake on the bonnet (as there is no turbo, it is unnecessary), and some cars do not have sideskirts. Basically, the S version is an ‘insurance friendly’ version of the Glanza V. Again, available with automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual.

Starlet GT EP82 (1990 -1995)

Different body style to the Glanza range (EP91), but very much the same ethos. Uses the 4E-FTE engine, producing approximately 130bhp. There were 4 different revisions to this range, the most noticeable being the model with a twin-headlight arrangement. The other revisions generally focused upon the introduction of better quality materials and specification (ABS, Airbag, Air Conditioning etc). Approximate weight of the car was 860kgs. Again, features the ‘dual-mode’ turbo setting.

Turbo S EP71 (1987 -1990)

Again, featuring a different body style to the model that replaced it, the Turbo S was the first turbo-charged Starlet that Toyota produced. Featuring a 1295cc, 12 Valve engine (2T-TELU), the vehicle produced approximately 105bhp in its first incarnation, rising to 110bhp in later revisions. Performance for that era was especially good as the car only weighed in at approximately 790kgs. After its introduction, the Japanese affectionately nicknamed it ‘The Lightning Bolt’.

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